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  Where can I hire a car which I can drive in France? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I had to donate my 1996 Volkswagen Golf to a breakers' yard in France because the cost to fix it would be much more than the car’s value. We...
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  Why won't Volkswagen UK help with rust problem on my UAE-import Golf? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have hit a brick wall concerning my 5-year old Volkswagen Golf. I bought this car brand new from Motorpoint, Glasgow. It was an import from the UAE and...
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  We don't want our car written off. 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter had her bag stolen from her local gym. Her car keys were in the bag and the car was subsequently stolen. It is a 51 plate Toyota Yaris previously...
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  Why won't our dealer release a Skoda Citigo for sale to us for three months? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has agreed to buy a Skoda Citigo Elegance ex-demo and has paid a deposit of £500. The car was advertised on an official Volkswagen / Skoda site...
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  Too much to ask 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Last Thursday I took my 1-year-old Audi A3 (8,200 on the clock) for its first annual service at the Audi dealers where I bought it. On Friday morning...
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  Is it true that the DVLA will supply driver details to car parking enforcement companies? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife was recently fined £60 for parking in Waitrose for 2.25 hours. I have no quibble with this. However the parking company (Europarks) stated that...
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  Are the CO2 emissions recorded wrongly for my partner's Volkswagen Eos? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My partner has a Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TDI 140 PS DSG and I have a Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDI 140 PS Manual. She pays £200 a year car tax and I pay...
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  Keeping the number plate from a write-off 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just been advised by my insurer that my car has been declared a write off. Insurer is asking for the V5C and MOT etc. to be sent to them. The vehicle...
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  I was told my new vehicle had one previous owner, but it has two - will this affect resale value? 8 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a four year old mini motor caravan from a reputable dealer in May. It was advertised as one owner, but I had to wait a number of weeks before...
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  Cat C Write Off Repaired 2 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend’s car was recently hit up the rear, whilst stopped at lights by a closely following car. Her insurers Quinn direct are having difficulty...
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  It’s a steal 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I had been looking for a car for sometime when I saw one advertised in the Auto Trader. I phoned the mobile number and asked the guy who was selling it...
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  What MoT class is a campervan? 22 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Fiat Ducato panel van that was professionally converted to a camper van before it was first registered by the DOT. Its unladen weight is...
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  Can I buy a left hand drive car with a French registration in the UK for use in Bulgaria? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We have a house in the EU and are looking to buy a left-hand-drive car to take to the house. While some LHD vehicles are already on UK plates and therefore...
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  How do I go about registering an old barn find vehicle? 9 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have discovered an old car in a garage I recently bought. It has all the old paperwork but doesn't appear to be registered with the DVLA. How can I register...
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  What are the pitfalls of buying a nearly-new car? 29 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What would be the downside of buying a six-month old car from a main dealer with only 100 miles on it? It would still be covered by the bulk of its warranty...
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  How are towing weights calculated and how much is it safe to tow? 21 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My understanding of towing capacity is that it is based on the kerbweight of the vehicle. Most manufacturers recommend 85% of gross kerbweight. So how...
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  My vintage motorcycle number plate could be worth more than the bike itself - can I get another age-restricted number plate for the bike? 6 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told my 1954 vintage motorcycle number plate could be worth more than the bike itself. How hard would it be to get another age-restricted number...
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  Why am I having to provide so much information to get my car insured? 22 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I went online like every year to insure my classic Saab convertible and the cheapest quote was 50 per cent more than last year for no clear reason. The...
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  What items do I need to carry in my car to be legally allowed to drive in Europe? 27 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Early next month I will be driving through Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and France. I will be in a 2017 BMW X3. I have seen a lot of confusing and sometimes...
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  We sold our car to a garage but they won't send us the money - what do we do? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We took my wife's car to Evans Halshaw on 27 December 2017. They appraised the car and made an offer, which we accepted. We completed all the paperwork,...